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The dramatic new way to prevent and cure illness: a complete guide to the self-healing system that has revolutionized Chinese medicine.
Qigong is a Chinese word for the traditional exercises used to develop one's Qi, or energetic capacity. Practiced for centuries all over Asia, it has recently come
Qigong for Health presents in thorough detail the most widely practiced Qigong exercises, including breathing exrcises, stepping exercises, self-administered massage, and simplified tai chi forms. These exercises are easy and non-strenuous, and require no special equipment; anyone can practice them in spare moments for greater vitality.
Most imporatnt, Qigong therapies for a wide range of specific diseases are described, including rheumatism, hypertension, heart disease, migraines, asthma, impotence, diabetes, glaucoma, gastritis, and many, many more. Sufferers will find a detailed regimen of gentle Qigong exercises to relieve their pains and symptoms, prevent further illness, and, in many cases, cure their condition.
Qigong for Health provides, at last, a way for Western readers to experience the profound healing effects of an ancient therapy rediscovered by modern medicine.
Masaru Takahashi was born in 1947 in Kanagawa Pefecture. Since his youth he had a keen interest in martial arts and he practiced judo and kendo in his teens. In 1968 he became as student of Ryoichi Matsuzawa, the foremost authority on tai chi quan and Chinese martial arts in Japan. In 1973 he graduated from Waseda University with a degree in Asian history and philosphy. He developed an interest in acupuncture after concluding that it was based on the same principle as martial arts and he subsequently enetered an acupuncture college to receive his license in 1977. He also visited China several times this period to pursue his study of acupuncture and the martial arts. In 1983 he went to study Qigong at the Beidaihe Qigong Therapy Institute and investigated the practice of Qigong in Cihinese medical institutions. Currently he operates an acupuncture clinic in his home town Sagawihara, where he also gives instruction on qigong and tai chi. Aside from serving as the director of the Kanagawa Prefecture Acupuncture Association, he regularly writes articles on qigong and the history of martial arts. His published works in Japanese include Tsubo and Chinese Martial Arts and Simple Tsubo Treatments with Chinese Acupressure.
Stephen Brown was born in 1954 in Japan of American parents and lived in Japan to the age of 14. He returned to Tokyo in 1979 to study Oriental Medicine. In 1983 he graduated from the Japan Central Acupuncture College and became licensed as an acupuncturist and shiatsu practitioner. In this same period, he also studied Chinese language and history at Sophia University. In 1984 he went to Beijing to study Chinese acupuncture and qigong. After returning to Japan, he continued his study of acupuncture in association with such renowned Japanese acupuncturists as Dr. Yoshio Manaka and Dr. Katsusuke Serizawa. He also became a lecturer at the Tokyo Acupuncture and Moxibustion College. Given his fluency in Japanese and interest in personal health care, he has translated many self-help books on health including Sotai and Effective TsuboTherapy, Japan Publications, Inc. Just recently he returned to the United States to carry on his work in the Seattle area.
Contents
Foreword
Chpater 1 An introduction to qigong
What is qigong?
Qigong as therapy-How qigong cures disease; How qigong can cure cancer
Rujing-The secret to qigong
The normal effects-Special sensations; Improved digestive function; Increased metabolic activity; Greater sexual response; Effects of qigong on women; Falling asleep; Involuntary movements
The abnormal effects-Exhaustion; Shortness of breath; Palpitations; Pain and discomfort in the abdomen; Being startled or fightened; Dizziness and headaches; Relapse of illness
Qigong and diet
Qigong for seriously ill
Indications and contra-indications
Chapter 2 General guidelines of qigong
The basic principles-The fine points of diaoshen (adjust posture); The fine points of diaoxi (regulate breath); The fine ponts of diaoxin (calm mind) the meaning of raising the tongue
Basic guidelines
Selection of qigong exercises
Where to practice
When and how much to practice qigong
When not to practice qigong
Chapter 3 Qigong practices
Relaxation qigong-The effects; How to practice; How much to practice
Inner regulation qigong-The effects; How to practice; soft breathing technique; How much to practice
Vitalizing qigong-The efects; How to practice; Quiet breathing techniques; Deep breathing techniques Inverse breathing technique; How much to practice
Preventive qigong (self-administered massage); Quiet sitting; Knocking teeth; Tongue exercise; Swallowing saliva; Eye exercise; Nose rub; Face and scalp rub; Ear exercise; Neck exercise; Shoulder massage; Arm extension; Waist rotation; Back rub; Sacral rub; Dantan rub; Knee massage; Yongquan massage; Leg stretch
Stepping qigong-Basic stance; Drawing in qi; Striking dantian; Watching hands; Primary stepping; Balance stepping; Kick stepping; Rotating disk
Chapter 4 Simplified tai chi for beginners
Qigong and tai chi
Eight basic tai chi forms-1 Beginning form; 2 Cloud hands; 3 Brush knee and push; 4 Stroke wild horse's mane; 5 Grasp peacock's tail; 6 Crouch and one leg stance; 7 Heel kick; 8 Cross hands
Chapter 5 Qigong for curing diseases
Complementary exercise and therapy-Remedial exercise; Complementary therapy
Qigong and complementary therapy for various diseases
Diseases of the digestive system-Gastric and duodenal ulcers; Gastroptosis; Chronic gastritis; Chronic constipation; Pyloric stenosis (due to ulcer); Intestinal tuberculosis; Chronic enteritis; Choronic appendicitis; Chronic indigetion; Acute hepatitis; chronic hepatitis; Liver hepatitis; Liver cirrhosis; Cholecystitis
Diseases of the circulatory system-Arteriosclerosis (Coronary insufficiency, Angina pectoris, Myocardial infarction, Myocardial cirrhsis, Arhythmia); Hypertension; Essential hypotension; Rheumatic valvular disease; Myocarditis; Raynaud's disease; Thrombophlebitis; Rheumatism
Diseases of the nervous system-Neurasthenia; Hysteria (Nervous breakdown); Gastric neurosis; Cardiac neurosis; Multiple neuritis; Progressive muscular dystorphy; Myelitis; autonomic ataxia; Sequela of apoplexy (after-effects of stroke); Cerebral arteriosclerosis; Vascular headache (migraine)
Dieseases of the respiratiory system-Pulmonary tuberculosis; Choronic bronchitis; Bronchiectasis; Pulmnary silicosis; Bronchial asthma; Bronchopneumonia; Emphysema
Blood diseases-Iron deficience anemia; Aplastic anemia
Diseases of the excretory oand reproductiove systems-Chronic cystitis; CKhronic nephritis; Prostatitis; Impotence; Spermatorrhea (Excessive emission)
Diseases of the endocrine system-Hyperthyroidism (Basedow's disease); Diabetes
Gynecological diseases-Uterine inflammation; Functinal uterine bleeding; Primary amenorrhea; Dysmenorrhea; Prolapse of uterus; Pregnance toxemia
Diseases of the sense organs-Glaucoma; Optic atrophy; Myopia; Central retiitis; Pigmentary degeneration of the retina; Chornic tonsillitis; Nervous deafness; Meniere's disease
Appendix: Diagrams of acupuncture points
Afterword
Index
Qigong is a Chinese word for the traditional exercises used to develop one's Qi, or energetic capacity. Practiced for centuries all over Asia, it has recently come
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to the forefront of Chinese medicine after modern research proved its significant therapeutic effects on chronically ill patients. It is also practiced for the prevention of illness and is especially beneficial for stress-related conditions.Qigong for Health presents in thorough detail the most widely practiced Qigong exercises, including breathing exrcises, stepping exercises, self-administered massage, and simplified tai chi forms. These exercises are easy and non-strenuous, and require no special equipment; anyone can practice them in spare moments for greater vitality.
Most imporatnt, Qigong therapies for a wide range of specific diseases are described, including rheumatism, hypertension, heart disease, migraines, asthma, impotence, diabetes, glaucoma, gastritis, and many, many more. Sufferers will find a detailed regimen of gentle Qigong exercises to relieve their pains and symptoms, prevent further illness, and, in many cases, cure their condition.
Qigong for Health provides, at last, a way for Western readers to experience the profound healing effects of an ancient therapy rediscovered by modern medicine.
Masaru Takahashi was born in 1947 in Kanagawa Pefecture. Since his youth he had a keen interest in martial arts and he practiced judo and kendo in his teens. In 1968 he became as student of Ryoichi Matsuzawa, the foremost authority on tai chi quan and Chinese martial arts in Japan. In 1973 he graduated from Waseda University with a degree in Asian history and philosphy. He developed an interest in acupuncture after concluding that it was based on the same principle as martial arts and he subsequently enetered an acupuncture college to receive his license in 1977. He also visited China several times this period to pursue his study of acupuncture and the martial arts. In 1983 he went to study Qigong at the Beidaihe Qigong Therapy Institute and investigated the practice of Qigong in Cihinese medical institutions. Currently he operates an acupuncture clinic in his home town Sagawihara, where he also gives instruction on qigong and tai chi. Aside from serving as the director of the Kanagawa Prefecture Acupuncture Association, he regularly writes articles on qigong and the history of martial arts. His published works in Japanese include Tsubo and Chinese Martial Arts and Simple Tsubo Treatments with Chinese Acupressure.
Stephen Brown was born in 1954 in Japan of American parents and lived in Japan to the age of 14. He returned to Tokyo in 1979 to study Oriental Medicine. In 1983 he graduated from the Japan Central Acupuncture College and became licensed as an acupuncturist and shiatsu practitioner. In this same period, he also studied Chinese language and history at Sophia University. In 1984 he went to Beijing to study Chinese acupuncture and qigong. After returning to Japan, he continued his study of acupuncture in association with such renowned Japanese acupuncturists as Dr. Yoshio Manaka and Dr. Katsusuke Serizawa. He also became a lecturer at the Tokyo Acupuncture and Moxibustion College. Given his fluency in Japanese and interest in personal health care, he has translated many self-help books on health including Sotai and Effective TsuboTherapy, Japan Publications, Inc. Just recently he returned to the United States to carry on his work in the Seattle area.
Contents
Foreword
Chpater 1 An introduction to qigong
What is qigong?
Qigong as therapy-How qigong cures disease; How qigong can cure cancer
Rujing-The secret to qigong
The normal effects-Special sensations; Improved digestive function; Increased metabolic activity; Greater sexual response; Effects of qigong on women; Falling asleep; Involuntary movements
The abnormal effects-Exhaustion; Shortness of breath; Palpitations; Pain and discomfort in the abdomen; Being startled or fightened; Dizziness and headaches; Relapse of illness
Qigong and diet
Qigong for seriously ill
Indications and contra-indications
Chapter 2 General guidelines of qigong
The basic principles-The fine points of diaoshen (adjust posture); The fine points of diaoxi (regulate breath); The fine ponts of diaoxin (calm mind) the meaning of raising the tongue
Basic guidelines
Selection of qigong exercises
Where to practice
When and how much to practice qigong
When not to practice qigong
Chapter 3 Qigong practices
Relaxation qigong-The effects; How to practice; How much to practice
Inner regulation qigong-The effects; How to practice; soft breathing technique; How much to practice
Vitalizing qigong-The efects; How to practice; Quiet breathing techniques; Deep breathing techniques Inverse breathing technique; How much to practice
Preventive qigong (self-administered massage); Quiet sitting; Knocking teeth; Tongue exercise; Swallowing saliva; Eye exercise; Nose rub; Face and scalp rub; Ear exercise; Neck exercise; Shoulder massage; Arm extension; Waist rotation; Back rub; Sacral rub; Dantan rub; Knee massage; Yongquan massage; Leg stretch
Stepping qigong-Basic stance; Drawing in qi; Striking dantian; Watching hands; Primary stepping; Balance stepping; Kick stepping; Rotating disk
Chapter 4 Simplified tai chi for beginners
Qigong and tai chi
Eight basic tai chi forms-1 Beginning form; 2 Cloud hands; 3 Brush knee and push; 4 Stroke wild horse's mane; 5 Grasp peacock's tail; 6 Crouch and one leg stance; 7 Heel kick; 8 Cross hands
Chapter 5 Qigong for curing diseases
Complementary exercise and therapy-Remedial exercise; Complementary therapy
Qigong and complementary therapy for various diseases
Diseases of the digestive system-Gastric and duodenal ulcers; Gastroptosis; Chronic gastritis; Chronic constipation; Pyloric stenosis (due to ulcer); Intestinal tuberculosis; Chronic enteritis; Choronic appendicitis; Chronic indigetion; Acute hepatitis; chronic hepatitis; Liver hepatitis; Liver cirrhosis; Cholecystitis
Diseases of the circulatory system-Arteriosclerosis (Coronary insufficiency, Angina pectoris, Myocardial infarction, Myocardial cirrhsis, Arhythmia); Hypertension; Essential hypotension; Rheumatic valvular disease; Myocarditis; Raynaud's disease; Thrombophlebitis; Rheumatism
Diseases of the nervous system-Neurasthenia; Hysteria (Nervous breakdown); Gastric neurosis; Cardiac neurosis; Multiple neuritis; Progressive muscular dystorphy; Myelitis; autonomic ataxia; Sequela of apoplexy (after-effects of stroke); Cerebral arteriosclerosis; Vascular headache (migraine)
Dieseases of the respiratiory system-Pulmonary tuberculosis; Choronic bronchitis; Bronchiectasis; Pulmnary silicosis; Bronchial asthma; Bronchopneumonia; Emphysema
Blood diseases-Iron deficience anemia; Aplastic anemia
Diseases of the excretory oand reproductiove systems-Chronic cystitis; CKhronic nephritis; Prostatitis; Impotence; Spermatorrhea (Excessive emission)
Diseases of the endocrine system-Hyperthyroidism (Basedow's disease); Diabetes
Gynecological diseases-Uterine inflammation; Functinal uterine bleeding; Primary amenorrhea; Dysmenorrhea; Prolapse of uterus; Pregnance toxemia
Diseases of the sense organs-Glaucoma; Optic atrophy; Myopia; Central retiitis; Pigmentary degeneration of the retina; Chornic tonsillitis; Nervous deafness; Meniere's disease
Appendix: Diagrams of acupuncture points
Afterword
Index
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ISBN
870407015
Publication
Japan Publications, Inc. Tokyo New York